Just inside the Welsh border with England is the small town of Hay-on-Wye. It rests on the banks of River Wye, tucked away in a corner of Brecon Beacons National Park. The community dates back to the ...

A newly discovered 10-foot-tall silver monolith on a muddy bluff in Wales has reignited wild speculation on its origin after similar obelisks appeared in Utah, California, England and Romania. The ...

The proposal would provide 84 new dwellings on the site, in addition to an outline application for employment units.

The historic Welsh town of Hay-on-Wye was once a sleepy shire, home to a few hundred people who by and large made their living farming sheep. But then came Richard Booth, a bombastic, outrageous ...

EXCLUSIVE: Locals expressed just how proud they are of their town, packed full of independent shops and known for its rich culture. A pretty town in Wales, home to only independent stores and over 20 ...

21:10, Sat, Aug 16, 2025 Updated: 21:24, Sat, Aug 16, 2025 The UK is a nation of readers, and many of us enjoy nothing more than browsing a book shop. One place nestled in the Welsh countryside near ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. When I bought a house near Hay-on-Wye, 20 years ago, Richard ...